Ashley Alkema

I work with adults (18+) navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and emotional regulation. Whether you're processing past experiences, facing a major life change, or simply feeling stuck, I strive to provide a supportive, collaborative space where healing and personal growth can occur.

I am an EMDR-trained clinician who works with adults experiencing trauma and PTSD, childhood trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, and the effects of domestic and interpersonal violence. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to each individual's unique needs. Depending on your goals, I integrate evidence-based treatment approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed interventions, and person-centered, strengths-based care.

Ashley has over a decade of experience in the behavioral health field, serving children, adolescents, adults, and families across home, school, clinic, telehealth, and community settings. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), she has worked closely with individuals navigating behavioral, emotional, developmental, and life challenges while partnering with families and multidisciplinary teams to provide compassionate, individualized care.

As a social worker, Ashley has focused her training and clinical experience on trauma-informed care, working with adult survivors of trauma, domestic and interpersonal violence, and other life challenges through graduate clinical training and community mental health settings. These experiences have strengthened her passion for helping adults heal from difficult experiences while fostering resilience, self-compassion, and meaningful change.

Ashley earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Kentucky and is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). She has completed specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is committed to ongoing education in trauma-informed, evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed interventions.

Ashley is a military spouse and proud mom of three who knows life is full of unexpected adventures. When she's not working, you'll usually find her spending time with her family, reading a good book, or planning the next family adventure. She enjoys traveling, exploring new places, and making memories with the people she loves most

Ashley believes that laughter, connection, and making time for the people who matter most are just as important as slowing down to appreciate life's simple moments. She strives to bring that same warmth, authenticity, and sense of hope into the therapy room..